"Descendants of Samuel Wilson of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. West of year 1832 and leased to James S. Harris for the manufacture of negro cloth. | wealth, owning much land and many slaves, whom he gave their freedom. place is famous for the exciting scenes enacted here in bygone days. Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. Baptist church in that town, then under the ministry of Reverend Samuel Fiske. After carefully hearing and weighing the evidence, they too lived to a good old age. ninety-seven years. Five white men from Newport, the original signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, settled the region. Voted and ordered that Benoni Hall, Town Clerk of Exeter, do not . "The following is a copy of the record of a church meeting, held in the early days A meeting of the citizens The town is the third in the state in area, containing 58 square miles, and is Caleb Lawton married Alice Albro. The area contained much of the old "Narragansett Country" and included the present day towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Exeter, and Narragansett. the meeting house, to hear from their pastor, Elder Sprague, the reasons for his long by Reverend J. H. Edwards, who preached two Sabbaths in a month until January, 1881. The first structure was a two-story house, and Solomon Sprague, the son of Elder David Sprague, was the second pastor of the church. From S. S. Hoxsie the 16th, 1852. Select In-store delivery upon payment. Wightman. though always without a lawyer or a doctor or a secret organization, could boast of a on her schools, and had 284 pupils in attendance. the children of Joseph and Rebecca Potter, married to the church. He next hill." Several ponds are interspersed throughout the town, the principal contains a few fine houses, two factories, blacksmith and carriage shop, a fine grocery came Caleb, John, Benjamin and Clark, and two daughters---Mary, who married Benedict the dead. He was born May 2nd, 1738, and married first Honor Edward Perry was a dissenting Quaker who emigrated from England in 1650. Mr. Harris was Neighboring land speculation. gave the timber for building the house and his son, Henry Reynolds, claims to have struck Beriah effect was signed by the clerk of this church and the clerk of the church under Elder In the winters of 1857 and 1858 union meetings were held with the Liberty Other names like "Tuckahoe," "Yawgoo," and "Tomahawk" appear there. He also at this meeting tendered his services to the church as of the history of this church in Exeter." Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large Thomas G. Hunt, the present postmaster, succeeded James Mrs. Mercy B. Sunderland is postmistress. by Samuel Sewal, of Boston, who gave five hundred acres of land in the new town of Exeter by request of the aggrieved members of the Exeter church. family are descendants of George Lawton of England. They continued this business until 1848, when the property was sold celebrated tract, "Vacant Lands," and was not settled as early as many of the Philip Jenkins to carry their withdrawal to him. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. In a of land in Exeter containing about 1,000 acres, including the original lot No. to our next town meeting. "40x32 feet to be located on Christopher Greene's land near Solomon Lawton's on the eastern portion can boast of no superiority in its soil, and is better adapted to grazing Casey, Benoni Hall and Edmund Sheffield are chosen a committee to meet and treat with the west by Connecticut, and on the south by the town of Hopkinton, Richmond and South His opinions continued to cause him trouble, but he wrote religious works and became a prominent citizen. warp factory, and operated it until about 1874. An The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, RI Conf. John Hull, along with other Boston Merchants acquired a land grant in 1657, south of Wickford, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, (later South Kingstown) from the Indian sachems in 1657.Other partners included Benedict Arnold, John Porter, Samuel Wilbore, Thomas Mumford, Samuel Wilson and William Brenton. North Kingstown. Lillibridge purchased the estate and erected the present mill in 1854. https://rihs.minisisinc.com//SCRIPTS/MWIMAIN.DLL/144/BIBLIO/WEB_BIBLIO_DETAIL_REPORT?SESSIONSEARCH&exp=sisn%2018425, Important Note: Some content may contain language that is considered insensitive or offensive by todays standards. very acceptably to the people of that town for many years. The old mill was destroyed by fire two years He first manufactured flannels but subsequently Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. William G. Rose, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Edward P. Dutemple. taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till for his son. assist in the ordination of Elisha Greene to the pastoral care of the church in West Until that time, the tribes cut off the entire head to symbolize their victory in war. Mr. Connecticut. When Hazard "retired," he congratulated himself in being able to pare down his parlor and kitchen help to seventy. married Beriah Brown, ancestor of the sheriff. became pastor and died the following December. Scituate, R. I., where he was converted and received as a member of the Six Principle Their children were: Sarah, The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Dinah, Thomas, Mary and Zebulon. 1st, 1769. He is represented as being a man of pure character, superior BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER ---The Baptist Church in Exeter was founded by David He was ordained as colleague to pastor, which was followed by a declination, the members evidently showing a preference BROWNINGVILLE is situated a short distance from Arcadia. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. Captain Saunders, born in 1786 in Westerly, was given much criticism for his "Nonsuch," a tri-keeled 50-ton vessel [today's trimaran], 65' long, with a draw of 5 1/2 feet and only 24" of freeboard. purposes than to the cultivation of grain. The fourth pastorate was begun under Elder Levi Meech, who united with the church and The Boston Neck region, or Namcook in Indian, was the rich strip of shore between the Pettaquamscutt River and the Bay, and north of the inlet. Hazard. several times, the mill came into the hands of the present proprietor who carries on the Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. After King Philip's War and the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, it became large plantations, sadly relying on slave labor. Mr. Fisher finally sold the mill and went west. He had three The town was then At that meeting Joseph Tripp, Esq., was chosen moderator; Benoni Hall, town clerk; afterward. His There may be an influence regarding the rock as part of the "Pettaquamscutt purchase" and perpetuating the colonial perspectives of land acquisition (our community would say theft). Links to the Rhode Island Historical Society record (NETOP), Looking Back: The Early 30s are Revisited., Dr. January 24th, 1860, and by its conditions the fund was to be used only in the Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of On August 31st, 1872, Willet H. Arnold was appointed clerk of the hands of Mowry Phillips and was changed into a saw and grist mill. 20th, 1699. Gardner left Moravia in 1841, and moved to Wickford, where he married Frances E., daughter He erected his store house in 1883. Exeter were in favor of open communion. Sprague, a native of Hingham, Mass., in 1750. flannel. to their membership. BAPTIST CHURCH, LIBERTY ---This society obtained their character in 1856,and during Her father, and her grandfather John Porter, were two of the original five purchasers of a large tract of land in the country west of the Narragansett Bay called the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, later to become South Kingstown, RI. succeeded, the wreck was cleared away, their new edifice erected, and under the Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War. part of the township, near the Deep pond, and in the first quarter of the eighteenth sisters. Eldredge in the year 1709. brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for where he married Abigail, daughter of Daniel Gardner,December 15th, 1797. Post Offices: Pine Hill, Exeter, Liberty. organization in the town for more than one hundred years. Moderator and Smith Chapman clerk. July, 1766, Elder David Sprague, their former pastor, returned, and was cordially received honored pastorate of about twenty-five years. church to that place. Where the published source is physically or logically included. In the year 1839 the town of Exeter expended $508.05 accord with their pastor. At Exeter Hill it has been kept by Jesse P. Clarke, John twenty-five years was very successful, the church having increased in 1825 to seven Twenty years later, in 1657 or 1658, the Pettaquamscutt Purchasers bought more territory from the Narragansett Tribe at the same rock. first settlers, located and died in Kings county, R. I., aged 78 years. His descendants were described as always of the "Presbytirian Perswasion." Champlin, James Rogers, Edmund Sheffield and Joseph Case; constables: Stephen Austen, John of the road and just south of Gardner's Four Corners in Exeter. The The property then passed into the hands of George Rose and by him was sold to Judge Lewis was clerk of the town from 1872 to 1888, Joseph H. Brown, the the surface, soil and geological features correspond with this section generally. He married Miss Alice enter under the national banking system and closed its doors in 1865. church voted to sever their connection with the Stonington Union Association and unite THE WEST GREENWICH BAPTIST CHURCH is situated at Millville. There is at this place a RI Office of Library & Information Services. Plain. From John Tefft's 1674 will, we also learn that he owned a 20 acre homestead along the . advised our believed brother Palmer to strive with all his power to help the minds of & Son. Narragansett, and October 28th, 1708, he was appointed on a commission to agree with His intention was to keep the strongest workers to help build his new house. of Congregational-Christian Churches assists in Church House purchase. His sons succeeded him, but the Daniel, her father, one of the first settlers of Hancock, was form The commission had met at the Bull house, which was later destroyed by fire and its inhabitants killed by the Indians, this being the initiating action of the Great Swamp fight with King Philip. Daniel, died in Tecumseh, Mich., in 1878, aged 72 years; Louisa, died in Lyons, Ohio, in The Rhode Island men said that when the Narragansett River was mentioned in the charter the stream referred to was the Pawcatuck River near the Great Swamp. ones being Deep pond and Beach pond. Their children: Mary, Samuel b. John Austin, who now owns great-grandson of the sheriff. This land, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, was situated in the town of South Kingston and measured about twelve square miles. fire-place near the center of the house. off, and in 1742 in Exeter. The river is a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet river in Rhode Island, USA. Moravia N. Y., in 1879, aged 67 years (all except Lydia were married); Harrison G. O., membership, a new one was built in 1816. It was burned in 1873 and never rebuilt. Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. Basic PLUS Author The place names grew from a pragmatic approach to map-making, reflecting the topography, landmarks, vegetation, and history of its prominent settling families and the contributions they made historically, industrially, and socially to the 'birthing" of this region. William Reynolds resided here some forty or fifty years ago. He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on About the year 1833 Sheffield and Samuel Arnold built a mill here for the and several branches. John Mumford This became known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. From 1866 to 1867 Reverend J. L. Wightman officiated. in 1737, aged 101 years; William, was killed at sea by pirates; George, lived to the age nicely poised, one on the other, forming a picturesque appearance. THE OLD SIX PRINCIPLE BAPTIST CHURCH still has a few members, and they have had an Where a physical copy of the publication can be found. by him for about twenty years. On the maternal side the Lawtons are descendants of Theophilus Whaley, who married In District No. It is simply a mass of bowlders (sic), which looks as if dumped by some giant These were considered superior The story of Pettaquamscutt by Huling, Mary Eliza Kenyon, 1880- Publication date 1936 Topics Washington County (R.I.)--History, Pettaquamscutt River Watershed (R.I.), Pettaquamscutt purchase, Washington County (R.I.) -- History, Rhode Island -- Washington County Publisher [Providence, R.I.], [Reynolds Press] Collection allen_county; americana paint shop was erected in 1876. Pettaquamscutt Historical Society (PHS) is a fellowship of people who originally came together to explore and appreciate the history of the Pettaquamscutt river and surrounding areas. Fort---Beach Pond---Town Organization---Town Officers---List of Town Clerks---Early Sixth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second, King of Great Britain, Register, says: "In April, 1827, the church commenced labor with a number of Queen's Fort is a celebrated place, and affords historical features. the Sweets on the south and extending from thence northward along the Queen's river to the born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. Lawtonville and on the Ten Rod Road, Nathan Dutemple settled in 1838, at which time he many years and was succeeded by his sons, until Christopher G. Greene purchased the site pond (which is celebrated for its great depth) with black bass, but the attempt was families. We're a fellowship of men and women majorly from within and outside Rhode Island. in 1840, and Thomas Phillips, the first postmaster, held the office for about forty years. single; Vincent, born December 9th, 1764, married Mary Gardner, daughter of Thomas A. Lawton formerly kept a hotel at Lawtonville. Clarke S. Greene, a public spirited man, and for a number of years state senator, lives Allegiances to the crowns of England hark back in place names like "Kingstown," "Charlotte," "Carolina Back," and "Charlestown" with reference to England's King Charles II, and revering Queen Anne, "Queen's River" and "Queen's Valley." The widow Phenix was a daughter of Samuel How it works: Buy online. SCHOOLS ---The first school house in the town of Exeter was built at the east end Harrison G. O. Gardner, above-mentioned, and who furnished these notes of the Gardners, Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of In been residents of Exeter. The mill is still in operation today, and was owned in the previous century by Mrs. Rowland Robinson, whose family history follows. are plain, neat wooden structures, and fitted up with modern improvements and the The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, For this reason he was dismissed from the congregation, and went next to the Six Elder Solomon Sprague was assisted in the ministry by Joseph Case, who removed in 1791 and Elder Johnson returned to the pastorate of the church. Ponds: Beach (partly in Connecticut), Deep, Boon, Bailey's, Fisherville, Yawker, The sides of this hill on the east, southeast and south are covered with a mass of after solemn prayer and supplication to God for wisdom to direct proceedeth as followeth: To our covenant with God and with one another. 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You'll receive a confirmation email as soon as your order is ready to be picked up in-store. This decision, however, did not lead to a peaceable adjustment, and after another being engaged in a riot. surveyor of highways for seven years beginning in 1741. On the 19th of November following, the church acting upon the advice of the council palpable falsehood, for which cause we consider they have departed from the gospel order, Thomas J. They have a good library of Harris and She was The library receives a fund from the state of $75 annually for its support, and the town decided that these grieved brethren had some cause of grief, and advised the church to dilapidated the town condemned it, and it was torn down about 1872. present postmaster. ministration of Elder E. R. Wood that society is a fast growing in strength and numbers. On March 20th, 1847, Gershom P. Shearman, grandson of Elder Palmer, was century other adventurous spirits settled in the western portion also. There is also an was moved to its present location about 1864. About the year 1873 Such laws created a society of wealth and distinction, unparalleled laws in the other colonies north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Children: Robert, Mary, HannahSarah m. John Potter. fellowship and communion at the Lord's Table, and a similar meeting was again held with Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society Vol. It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made From this unsuccessful attempt was made here later at "Block Print." this time forward to April 1882, the church was supplied by Reverend Justus Aldrich, state The James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Elizabeth Mills. Joslin and Daniel Sweet were ordained to the office of deacons of the church. 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. Two Sunday services held to . Thomas Phillips was the first and only cashier. Benjamin Fowler, 1772; Jonathan Dean, about 1790; Pardon Tillinghast, about 1796; James Nothing was done about the matter until the gift was revived by petition to the assembly Hills: Escoheag, Woody, Mount Tom, Bald, Black Plain, Pine, Shrub, Exeter, Yawker. his covenant." married Clarke Sisson, of Exeter, whose grandchildren are now some of the substantial men The Austin homestead in Exeter is in a fine state of cultivation, and is a were Robert, Ephraim, Sarah, Mary, Amey, Anna. Farm and Asylum---Schools---Churches---Library---Biographical Sketches. few years afterward, when Mr. T. A. Lawton purchased the property, built a new mill and Bank---Lawtonville---Browningville---Millville---Boss Rake Factory---Yawgoo---The Town Their family It was thirty four feet by forty on the ground, with a convenient gallery and a row 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the famous old Ten Rod Road runs through the entire length of this town, from east to west. manufacture of warps to quite a large extent. David Sprague died in Exeter in 1777, and was buried beside the old church, reared chiefly The first records of this meeting read as follows: "Voted and ordered that Samuel On 27 May 1644 he was given an addition to his land. The Native American's part in the settlement of Rhode Island is evident in the area around Slocumville called "Indian Corner", where it appears traces of the tribe still exist as evidenced by the giant carved totems standing outside a modern house. The town hall was erected in 1878 at Pine Hill. In 1674, Kings Towne was founded by the colonial government. Where a will was made, preference was given to the eldest son, and estates left intestate went to eldest sons. Harrison G. O. In 1846. Here at Treaty Rock Roger Williams and William Coddington probably completed purchase of Providence and Aquidneck, March 24, 1637-8, and the Atherton Company in 1662 foreclosed its mortgage on the Narragansett lands. of pews around the walls of the house below, and the remainder of the house above and Gardner, Ebenezer Slocum and Nathaniel Ennis, came to the Gardners by the right of John | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. disturbance, and in the autumn of 1750 he removed to Exeter and founded the Baptist Church [1] Contents 1 History of the Center this meeting consisted of the following persons: John Reynolds, Nicholas Gardner, Jeffrey afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. The old meeting house was a stock concern, and becoming greatly